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==History==
 
==History==
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===Reign of Viserys===
 
In {{Date|105}}, Larys was brought to court by his father, Lord [[Lyonel Strong]], alongside his older brother, [[Harwin Strong|Harwin]], and two sisters. Larys joined the confessors of King [[Viserys I Targaryen]],{{Ref|trp}} a position he still held by {{Date|120}}.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
 
In {{Date|105}}, Larys was brought to court by his father, Lord [[Lyonel Strong]], alongside his older brother, [[Harwin Strong|Harwin]], and two sisters. Larys joined the confessors of King [[Viserys I Targaryen]],{{Ref|trp}} a position he still held by {{Date|120}}.{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
  
In {{Date|120}}, Larys's father and older brother died in a fire at [[Harrenhal]], leaving Larys to inherit his father's seat and [[Lord of Harrenhal|title]]. Although the cause of the fire was never determined, one of the suggestions to have been put forth was that Larys had caused the fire.{{Ref|trp}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Riverlands: House Tully}} Other suggested culprits were Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]], Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]], King Viserys I himself, and the curse of [[Harren Hoare|Black Harren]].{{Ref|trp}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
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In {{Date|120}}, Larys's father and older brother died in a fire at [[Harrenhal]], leaving Larys to inherit his father's seat and [[Lord of Harrenhal|title]]. Although the cause of the fire was never determined, one of the suggestions to have been put forth was that Larys had caused the fire.{{Ref|trp}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Riverlands: House Tully}} Other suggested culprits were Prince [[Daemon Targaryen]], Lord [[Corlys Velaryon]], King Viserys I himself, and the curse of [[Harren Hoare|Black Harren]]. Larys eventually became the [[Lord Confessor]] and [[master of whisperers]] on Viserys [[small council]].{{Ref|trp}}{{Ref|twoiaf| The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I}}
  
Larys had become the [[Lord Confessor]] and [[master of whisperers]] by {{Date|129}}, when King Viserys I died. Larys was part of the [[Greens|green faction]] at court and gave his support to King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. When Aegon II's older half-sister [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]] [[Fall of King's Landing|took King's Landing]] in {{Date|130}}, Larys escaped capture by spiriting both himself as well as King Aegon II, still recovering from severe wounds, and the king's two remaining children, [[Maelor Targaryen|Maelor]] and [[Jaehaera Targaryen|Jaehaera]], from the [[Red Keep]] through a secret passage which led them out of the [[King's Landing|city]] while bypassing the city's gates.{{Ref|tpatq}} Larys insisted the group part ways. He ordered two sworn brothers of Aegon II's [[Kingsguard]], the first Ser [[Rickard Thorne]] to bring Prince Maelor to Lord [[Lyonel Hightower]] at [[Oldtown]] and the second Ser [[Willis Fell]] to escort Princess Jaehaera to Lord [[Borros Baratheon]] at [[Storm's End]], while disguising King Aegon as a commoner and sending him to [[Dragonstone]] under the care of the [[bastard]] [[knight]], Ser [[Marston Waters]], believing her own stronghold would be the last place she would think to search for her brother.{{Ref|TPATQ}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}
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===Dance of the Dragons===
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when King Viserys I died in {{Date|129}}. Larys despite his families alleged ties to Rhaenyra, was part of the [[Greens|green faction]] at court and gave his support to the crowning of King [[Aegon II Targaryen]] during the [[Dance of the Dragons]]. When Aegon II's older half-sister [[Rhaenyra Targaryen|Rhaenyra]] [[Fall of King's Landing|took King's Landing]] in {{Date|130}}, Larys escaped capture by spiriting both himself as well as King Aegon II, still recovering from severe wounds, and the king's two remaining children, [[Maelor Targaryen|Maelor]] and [[Jaehaera Targaryen|Jaehaera]], from the [[Red Keep]] through a secret passage which led them out of the [[King's Landing|city]] while bypassing the city's gates.{{Ref|tpatq}} Larys insisted the group part ways. He ordered two sworn brothers of Aegon II's [[Kingsguard]], the first Ser [[Rickard Thorne]] to bring Prince Maelor to Lord [[Lyonel Hightower]] at [[Oldtown]] and the second Ser [[Willis Fell]] to escort Princess Jaehaera to Lord [[Borros Baratheon]] at [[Storm's End]], while disguising King Aegon as a commoner and sending him to [[Dragonstone]] under the care of the [[bastard]] [[knight]], Ser [[Marston Waters]], believing her own stronghold would be the last place she would think to search for her brother.{{Ref|TPATQ}}{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II}}
  
 
After the [[poison]]ing of King [[Aegon II Targaryen]], Larys was one of the twenty-two people charged with and subsequently arrested for the king's murder by Lord [[Cregan Stark]]. During the [[Hour of the Wolf|Judgement of the Wolf]], Lord Cregan presided over Larys's trial. Larys chose death over the [[Wall]] and was subsequently executed. As he was the last of his line, his death brought an end to [[House Strong]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}
 
After the [[poison]]ing of King [[Aegon II Targaryen]], Larys was one of the twenty-two people charged with and subsequently arrested for the king's murder by Lord [[Cregan Stark]]. During the [[Hour of the Wolf|Judgement of the Wolf]], Lord Cregan presided over Larys's trial. Larys chose death over the [[Wall]] and was subsequently executed. As he was the last of his line, his death brought an end to [[House Strong]].{{Ref|TWOIAF| The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III}}

Revision as of 15:32, 22 April 2019

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Larys Strong
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Larys Clubfoot, art by Enife.

Aliases
  • Larys Clubfoot[1]
  • The Clubfoot[1]
Titles
Allegiances
Culture Rivermen
Died 131 AC[3]
King's Landing[3]
Books

Larys Strong, known as Larys Clubfoot or the Clubfoot, was the Lord of Harrenhal and head of House Strong during the latter part of the reign of Viserys I Targaryen and the reign of Aegon II Targaryen. He served on the small council as the master of whisperers and Lord Confessor for both kings Viserys I and Aegon II.[2][4]

Appearance and Character

The Clubfoot rarely spoke, preferring to listen. When he did speak it was either to be glib or share words of great importance. As with most masters of whisperers, he was enigmatic and cunning.[2]

History

Reign of Viserys

In 105 AC, Larys was brought to court by his father, Lord Lyonel Strong, alongside his older brother, Harwin, and two sisters. Larys joined the confessors of King Viserys I Targaryen,[1] a position he still held by 120 AC.[5]

In 120 AC, Larys's father and older brother died in a fire at Harrenhal, leaving Larys to inherit his father's seat and title. Although the cause of the fire was never determined, one of the suggestions to have been put forth was that Larys had caused the fire.[1][5][6] Other suggested culprits were Prince Daemon Targaryen, Lord Corlys Velaryon, King Viserys I himself, and the curse of Black Harren. Larys eventually became the Lord Confessor and master of whisperers on Viserys small council.[1][5]

Dance of the Dragons

when King Viserys I died in 129 AC. Larys despite his families alleged ties to Rhaenyra, was part of the green faction at court and gave his support to the crowning of King Aegon II Targaryen during the Dance of the Dragons. When Aegon II's older half-sister Rhaenyra took King's Landing in 130 AC, Larys escaped capture by spiriting both himself as well as King Aegon II, still recovering from severe wounds, and the king's two remaining children, Maelor and Jaehaera, from the Red Keep through a secret passage which led them out of the city while bypassing the city's gates.[2] Larys insisted the group part ways. He ordered two sworn brothers of Aegon II's Kingsguard, the first Ser Rickard Thorne to bring Prince Maelor to Lord Lyonel Hightower at Oldtown and the second Ser Willis Fell to escort Princess Jaehaera to Lord Borros Baratheon at Storm's End, while disguising King Aegon as a commoner and sending him to Dragonstone under the care of the bastard knight, Ser Marston Waters, believing her own stronghold would be the last place she would think to search for her brother.[2][7]

After the poisoning of King Aegon II Targaryen, Larys was one of the twenty-two people charged with and subsequently arrested for the king's murder by Lord Cregan Stark. During the Judgement of the Wolf, Lord Cregan presided over Larys's trial. Larys chose death over the Wall and was subsequently executed. As he was the last of his line, his death brought an end to House Strong.[8]

Quotes

"A man who gathers whispers can spread them just as well." [9]

—Writtings by Mushroom

Family

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
Strong
 
Unknown
wife
 
Simon
 
Unknown
wife
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
woman
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lyonel
 
Unknown
three wives
 
Unknown
Strong
 
Unknown
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unknown
man
 
Alys Rivers
[Note 1][Note 2]
 
Aemond
Targaryen
 
Harwin
 
Larys
 
Two
daughters
 
Grandsons
 
Bastards
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stillborn
children
 
Son
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Notes:
  1. Both Grand Maester Munkun and Septon Eustace believed Alys Rivers to have been the bastard daughter of Lord Lyonel Strong.
  2. In 132 AC, Alys claimed to have wed Prince Aemond before his death.


References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 The Rogue Prince.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Princess and the Queen.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Fire & Blood, Aftermath - The Hour of the Wolf.
  4. Fire & Blood, Heirs of the Dragon - A Question of Succession.
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Viserys I.
  6. The World of Ice & Fire, The Riverlands: House Tully.
  7. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon II.
  8. The World of Ice & Fire, The Targaryen Kings: Aegon III.
  9. Fire & Blood, The Dying of the Dragons - Rhaenyra Triumphant.